Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 229g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 154.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.